Ocean Sciences at the Nelson Mandela University

Presentation to the Ocean Seminar CPUT, Granger Bay Campus.

Ocean Sciences at the Nelson Mandela University

01 November 2018

Presentation outline

Ocean Economy National Imperative

Profile of Nelson Mandela University

Dedicated Ocean Science Campus

Engineering Faculty (EBEIT)

Marine Engineering Degree, Facilities &Staff

Marine transport and manufacturing

Offshore oil and gas exploration

AquacultureMarine protection services and ocean governance

Small harbour development

Marine and coastal tourism

Operation Phakisa: Oceans economy focus areas

Comprehensive university (2005)

~ 29,000 students

74% students from Eastern Cape

1516 international students 56 countries

7 faculties 4870 staff

7 campuses: 1st dedicated ocean sciences campus

Vision ……to be a dynamic African university, recognised for its leadership in generating cutting-edge knowledge for a sustainable future.

September 2018

Ocean Sciences & Marine Engineering.

Aerial View of the Ocean Sciences & North Campus

Ocean science themes

Professor Michael J Roberts

UK-SA Bilateral Research Chair:

Ocean Science & Marine Food Security

http://www.iioe-2.incois.gov.in/IIOE-2/iioe-2.jsp

Oceanographic research

Marine Robotics

Centre for Marine Robotics

Mandela Drone Technology Unit

South African Earth Observation Network SAEON

Professor Tommy Bormann

The SAEON Elwandle Coastal Node is based in Port Elizabeth.

It forms one of six nodes of the SAEON network….. DST/NRF.

The Elwandle Coastal Node undertakes long-term monitoring and research on South Africa’s coastal zone.

The node aims to detect, understand and predict environmental change in South Africa's coastal ecosystems

http://www.saeon.ac.za/about-saeon

Professor Henni van As

http://fishforce.mandela.ac.za/

NRF Research Chair: Ocean Governance & Law of the SeaProfessor Patrick VranckenThe Chair focuses on the law of the sea in Africa with focus on South Africa.

Engineering students working on projects which focus on the legal aspects of: marine plastic & noise pollution,

renewable ocean energy,

maritime search and rescue,

fisheries law enforcement, and

the cyber protection of shipping.

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EBEIT)

Engineering Phase 1 Extension

• Civil Engineering• Electrical Engineering• Industrial Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Marine Engineering• Mechatronics

School of Engineering

• Construction Management• Building & Human Settlement Development• Quantity Surveying

School of the Built Environment

• Applied Informatics• Information Technology

School of Information and Communication Technology

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

eNtsa Technology Station Automotive Supplier Development

Strategic partners, clients, funders.

Marine Engineering BEngTechnology: Marine

Engineering Phase 1 & 2 Extensions

Marine Engineering Building & Infrastructure

Start up Laboratory Facilities Phase 1 equipment: Wartsila 8L20 Engine (1600kW – 11 tons)

6LW26 - Engine (28.7 tons)

2 speed gearbox

Driveline and Propeller

Engine and fuel simulation

equipment

Manuals and Software

Thank you…

www.mandela.ac.za